mBot2 Gripper

The mBot2 Gripper enables the mBot2 robot to grasp and lift objects using grippers mounted at the front of the robot. The mBot2 can be controlled via a mobile app, while the grippers are operated using a joystick on the CyberPi device, which is an integral part of the mBot2. The movement and control of the grippers are made possible through custom code uploaded to the robot.

Additionally, mBot2 can be programmed to follow lines using built-in sensors, allowing it to autonomously navigate toward objects of certain dimensions that the grippers are designed to grasp and lift. A more advanced version is currently in development, which will include an ultrasonic sensor to help the mBot2 navigate obstacles and an upgraded gripper system with sensors. These improvements will enable the robot to automatically pick up objects of various sizes and shapes, provided those dimensions do not exceed the grippers’ maximum span when fully open.

However, this current version of the mBot2 Gripper i